Instructor Development Program (IDP)

The Instructor Development Program prepares participants to deliver first aid courses for St. John Ambulance.The program consists of five days in-class to develop the necessary knowledge and skill to effectively teach first aid.

 Following the in-class portion, instructor candidates will be paired with experienced instructors to team-teach to further develop their skills.Finally, all instructor candidates are monitored by an instructor-trainer while teaching a full two-day first aid course.

After successful monitoring, candidates are authorized to teach first aid courses on their own.Candidates move through the post-class process at their own speed and comfort level over a 6-month period. 

While some progress through and finish their team-teaching and monitoring in under a month, most feel two to three months are required to feel comfortable and confident.

Duration

Five (5) days in-class, plus monitoring and team-teach sessions (length varies).

Prerequisites

Standard First Aid + CPR-C taken in the previous 6 months.

Course Content

Using a modular approach, participants learn:

• Adult education theory
• Facilitation skills
• How to teach first aid skills
• Coaching and evaluating skills